CHAPTER X

GOVERNOR TAFT 206

The Inauguration of Governor Taft. Two Thousand Guests. Moving to Malacañan Palace—Social Activities. The Governor’s Working Day. General Chaffee—Continued Differences of Opinion. General Corbin. The Assassination of President McKinley—Dark Days. Mr. Taft and President Roosevelt. Balangiga. A Trip to China—Mr. Taft Ill—Hurried Return. Ordered Home on Leave—An Earthquake. We Sail on Christmas Eve.